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Jun 14, 2009 | 04:30 PM

Nick_Rapitis

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Driver side window...

keeps stopping and then wont go back up or down for a few minutes then stops again and so on...bad motor? easy fix?

Jun 15, 2009 | 08:35 AM

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keeps stopping and then wont go back up or down for a few minutes then stops again and so on...bad motor? easy fix?

mine does the same thing....i believe our window motor will soon go.

Jun 15, 2009 | 12:02 PM

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yes those are the signs of our failing window motors

Jun 15, 2009 | 01:56 PM

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Yep replaced a bunch its going south.
Not to bad to fix.

First time may take you a bit of time.

Jun 15, 2009 | 05:02 PM

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Yep replaced a bunch its going south.
Not to bad to fix.

First time may take you a bit of time.

where can i get the cheapest one??? and i know ive seen a write up some where buct i cant find it.

Jun 15, 2009 | 09:13 PM

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ebay......

Jun 16, 2009 | 10:06 AM

Nick_Rapitis

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do you have to replace the regulator at the same time or just the motor?

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Jun 16, 2009 | 01:10 PM

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Definately motor, I get my replacements at auto zone for like 40$. Pretty easy replacement.

Jun 16, 2009 | 01:20 PM

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not to hijack, but mine is kind of doing the same thing. but the only time i have problems is if it goes all the way down, but if its even an inch above that, it comes up every time. motor or regulator?

if someone has an answer, PM it, so we dont take away from the OP's thread.

Jun 16, 2009 | 02:34 PM

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I went to advance Auto Parts and bought a new window motor for $29 with a life time guarantee..it took about 45 minutes to replace the old motor..that was 2 1/2 years ago and the window is still moving fast...the aftermarket motor is much better than the factory motor that came in the car.. Just go and buy a motor from the cheepest auto parts store (check prices on line) and don't bother with shipping and all the other crap ya have deal with on ebay ... replace the motor and be done with it...

... check out this link for a how to do it with photos ...

http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html

Jun 16, 2009 | 02:40 PM

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did th emotor come with new rivets?

Jun 16, 2009 | 02:59 PM

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did th emotor come with new rivets?

No it came with nuts and bolts and I used the high strength Loctite (red) had no problems at all after 2 1/2 years... you could use an aircraft locking nut with the nylon incert if you needed more peace of mind ... I'd just Loctite it and forget about it.